GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,628 km
5,983 miles
SBS
Steamboat Springs
United States
Distance
9,628 km
5,983 mi / 5,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

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GIG SBS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field
IATA Code GIG SBS
ICAO Code SBGL KSBS
City Rio De Janeiro Steamboat Springs
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 6,882 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.520000, -106.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Steamboat Springs (SBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) in Steamboat Springs, United States is 9,628 kilometers (5,983 miles / 5,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:01 in Steamboat Springs. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,854 feet between the two airports. Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Steamboat Springs (SBS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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